SDET jobs in Atlanta, United States
SDET pay in Atlanta centres on $130k at mid-level, from $110k to $160k. Atlanta has about 511,000 residents and is the 36th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open SDET role based here.
SDET roles near Atlanta
No SDET listing is based in Atlanta today, so these are the nearest in United States, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
SDET pay by level in Atlanta
Gross annual pay in USD. Atlanta is 0.99× the United States median (-1%), which is $130k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $81k | $99k | $120k | $99k | |
| Mid-level | $110k | $130k | $160k | $130k | |
| Senior | $140k | $170k | $200k | $170k | |
| Lead | $160k | $200k | $240k | $200k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Atlanta.
What a SDET does in Atlanta
Software engineer who owns test infrastructure, tooling and quality gates.
- Design test frameworks and shared libraries used by several teams
- Build test environments, fixtures and service virtualisation
- Review production code for testability
- Own quality gates in the delivery pipeline
- Mentor developers on writing reliable tests
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Atlanta is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other United States cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $150k | SDET jobs |
| Los Angeles | $140k | SDET jobs |
| Chicago | $130k | SDET jobs |
| Houston | $130k | SDET jobs |
| Phoenix | $130k | SDET jobs |
| Philadelphia | $120k | SDET jobs |
| San Antonio | $120k | SDET jobs |
| San Diego | $130k | SDET jobs |
Other QA roles in Atlanta
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SDET jobs in Atlanta: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Atlanta?
A mid-level SDET in Atlanta earns a median of $130k a year ($130k), with a p10 to p90 range of $110k to $160k. Junior pay starts near $99k, senior pay is $170k and leads reach $200k.
Are there SDET jobs in Atlanta?
Yes: 1 open SDET role is based in Atlanta right now, 0 of them remote, and 148 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Atlanta pay compare with the rest of United States?
Atlanta ranks 14th of 62 United States cities we track for SDET pay, at 0.99x the national median (-1%). The national mid-level median is $130k, so Atlanta is below it.
What skills do SDET jobs in Atlanta ask for?
Software engineer who owns test infrastructure, tooling and quality gates. Typical requirements: Strong programming (Java / C# / Python / TS), Design patterns, CI/CD and containers, Distributed systems basics, Code review. The tools named most often are Playwright, REST Assured, Docker, GitHub Actions.
Can a SDET work with US or European teams from Atlanta?
Atlanta is on America/New York. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Atlanta with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Atlanta starts at the higher of the city and national median.